Bachelor in Digital Media and Journalism
Winona, USA
DURATION
9 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 42,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* not including additional fees
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Introduction
Digital Media and Journalism Major
With a major in digital media and journalism at Saint Mary’s, students will explore how digital content is created and used in strategic communication efforts.
This program also gives students a broad view of digital communication, including multimedia production, graphic design, social media, and online journalism. Degree candidates are given internship opportunities, offering them real-world experience and a direct connection to professionals in the field.
Enhance Your Experience
Students who major in digital media and journalism oftentimes pursue additional studies in public relations, business, strategic communication, and English.
Digital Media and Journalism Minor
The digital media and journalism minor is an exciting mix of courses in web design, graphic design, news writing, social media, multimedia production, and more. Students will get a broad view of how digital content is created and used in strategic communication efforts. Expectations for communication professionals are increasing and this new curriculum not only reflects these changes but also makes graduates more desirable in the job market and better prepared for career advancement.
Admissions
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Digital Media and Journalism Major, B.A.
A. Communication Core:
- AR203 Graphic Design I (3 credits)
- COM111 Introduction to Mass Communication (3 credits)
- COM150 Social and New Media Communication (3 credits)
- COM201 Beginning Newswriting (3 credits)
- COM308 Editing (3 credits)
- COM350 Multimedia Production (3 credits)
- COM488 Contemporary Issues in Mass Communication (3 credits)
- COM490 Senior Portfolio Development (1 credit)
- COM496/497 Internship: Communication (1–17 credits)
- E295 Practical Grammar (2 credits)
B. All of the following:
- AR288 Web Design I (3 credits)
- COM301 Advanced News writing (3 credits)
- COM331 Public Affairs Journalism (3 credits)
- COM352 Digital and Social Analytics (3 credits)
- COM410 Communication Law (3 credits)
- MK217 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
C. Any two of the following:
- AR315 Graphic Design II (3 credits)
- AR350 Photo Processes (3 credits)
- AR452 Motion Design (3 credits)
- COM230 Principles of Public Relations (3 credits)
Digital Media and Journalism Minor
A. All of the following:
- AR203 Graphic Design I (3 credits)
- AR288 Web Design I (3 credits)
- COM201 Beginning Newswriting (3 credits)
B. 9 Upper-division credits approved by the Department of Communication Chair
Program Tuition Fee
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Career Opportunities
Content marketers; graphic designers; social media specialists; multimedia producers; publishers; journalists.
English Language Requirements
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